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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,563.84, 17,338.02 and 6,898.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,563.84, 17,338.02 and 6,898.68 is: 9,520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,563.84 : 17,338.02 = 6,898.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,563.84/17,338.02 = 6,898.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,563.84x = 17,338.02 × 6,898.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,563.84x = 119,609,451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,609,451.81/12,563.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.13

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